2015 scion tc Model Overview

New for 2015

The 2015 Scion tC adds steering wheel paddle shifters for the six-speed automatic transmission. Two exterior colors, Blizzard Pearl and Cosmic Gray, are new for the 2015 model year.

Vehicle Summary

The 2015 Scion tC is a front-drive coupe powered by a 2.5-liter I-4 with 179 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque paired with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Fuel economy is decent at 23/31 mpg city/highway.

Overview

Performance isn’t impressive in the 2015 Scion tC despite the car’s fairly punchy engine. Acceleration is good thanks to the coupe’s plentiful mid-range torque, but its handling is lacking due to the car’s slow and numb steering, poor ride, and excessive body roll. Refinement is also a weak point due to the car having a rough ride over bumps.

While the 2015 tC’s interior is spacious with comfortable seating for five and a large trunk due to the car’s hatch and split-folding rear seats. The car’s minimalistic dash, however, is dated even with the addition of the standard 6.1-inch touchscreen for its refresh in the 2014 model year.

The NHTSA gave the 2015 Scion tC a five-star overall safety rating (out of a possible five stars) and is considered a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS, earning a Good score in four categories and Acceptable in the small overlap front test (Good is the highest possible score).

What We Think

While it has improved since its refresh for the 2014 model year, the Scion tC continues to lag behind the competition thanks to its lack of refinement, and mediocre driving dynamics. In a comparison test between six “oddball” vehicles, the tC came in last place due to the car riding “like an old truck, crashing over bumps and transmission every decibel of road and tire noise into the interior,” and “flopped around corners” in the canyons. Its cabin, on the other hand, is spacious for a two-door, with seating for five and a large trunk thanks to the car’s hatchback design.

You’ll Like

Roomy cabin

Seating for five

Convenient hatchback

You Won’t Like

Lackluster driving dynamics

Cheaply built interior

Unrefined

Key Competitors

Honda Civic Coupe

Kia Forte Koup

Hyundai Veloster

Volkswagen Beetle

Mini Hardtop

Rating

2015 Scion tC Pricing

Fair Market Price - New Carwhat is this?

$21,284

New Car is the price a consumer can reasonably expect to pay for a new vehicle at a dealership at the end of negotiations, and includes destination charges, taxes and fees. The actual transaction price will be dependent on innumerable variables, from the dealer's inventory to the buyer's bargaining skills, so this figure is an approximation.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$19,210

Estimated Monthly Payment to Own New

$383 /month

2015 Scion tC Pricing

Fair Market Price

what does this mean?

$21,284

New Car is the price a consumer can reasonably expect to pay for a new vehicle at a dealership at the end of negotiations, and includes destination charges, taxes and fees. The actual transaction price will be dependent on innumerable variables, from the dealer's inventory to the buyer's bargaining skills, so this figure is an approximation.

Recalls

If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

2015-04-17

Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Scion customer service at 1-866-707-2466.

Units Affected

114

Recall ID#16V420000 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Consequence

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

2016-06-09

Description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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